Orthodox Organizations & Resources
St. Mary’s Cathedral has been an active witness to the Gospel Message of Jesus Christ since its founding in 1887.
For decades, the parish has contributed to the building up of the Orthodox Church in North America through its programs and ministries, and the dedicated labors of its parishioners.
Today, members of our St. Mary’s community are involved with many local, national, and international Orthodox programs and agencies, including these listed below.
For more information about the organizations in this directory, please visit their websites directly or speak with one of our priests to be connected with parishioners already involved in these meaningful and valuable programs nurturing the work of the Orthodox Church around the world and in our local communities.
St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral
1701 5th Street NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
Church Office: 612-781-7667
Email: office@stmarysoca.org
(24 hour voice mail system at the church office and the rectory)
Archpriest Andrew Jarmus,
Cathedral Dean
Phone: 260-403-3219
Email: frandrew@stmarysoca.org
Archpriest Benjamin Tucci,
Assistant Priest / Youth Director
Phone: 612-599-1125
Email: frbenjamin@stmarysoca.org
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FOCUS Minnesota
Local charitable services agency based in St. Paul, serving the needs of local residents, providing food, clothing, and household goods.
OVC
Orthodox Volunteer Corps is a domestic service program for Orthodox Christian young adults ages 21 - 29.
OCPM
Orthodox Christian Prison Ministry is the official national prison ministry for Orthodox Church in the US.
OCF
Orthodox Campus Fellowship is the official collegiate ministry program at more than 270 universities and colleges across North America.
CrossRoad Institute
This organization provides educational programs, ministry resources, and training for youth and young adults to be active leaders in the church.
OCMC
The Orthodox Christian Mission Center is the official global missions agency for Orthodox Christians, providing resources, training, and opportunities to live out the Great Commission.
EOCS
The Eastern Orthodox Committee on Scouting is a pan-Orthodox ministry connecting Eastern Orthodox scounts across the US.
IOCC
The International Orthodox Christian Charities is a global humanitarian aid and development organization serving those in need.
OC-Life
This educational organization promotes the teachings of the Orthodox Church on the sacred nature of human life from conception to natural death.
OYD
Orthodox Youth Directors is a pan-Orthodox working committee made up of departmental heads who oversee youth, college, and young adult ministries in North America.
St. Vladimir's Seminary
Founded in 1937, St. Vladimir's is located in Yonkers, NY and serves as one of two seminaries for the Orthodox Church in America, providing training for clergy and lay leaders.
St. Tikhon's Seminary
Founded in 1937, St. Tikhon's is located in South Canaan, PA and serves as one of two seminaries for the Orthodox Church in America, providing training for clergy and lay leaders.
MEOCCA
The Minnesota Eastern Orthodox Christian Clergy Association is a gathering of local clergy working together to provide pastoral care, outreach, and witness to the Gospel in the Twin Cities.
Assembly of Bishops
The official organization uniting all active, recognized, and canonical Eastern Orthodox bishop across every Orthodox jurisdiction in the country, for joint statements, programs, and witness in the U.S.
OYM
Orthodox Youth and Young Adult Ministries is the official youth agency of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops in the U.S.
OPF
The Orthodox Peace Fellowship is an international association of Orthodox Christians dedicated to applying Gospel principles to situations of division, conflict, and violence.
ISOCM
The International Society for Orthodox Church Music brings together musicologists, singers, composers, and researchers to explore the riches of Orthodox liturgical music.
Supras'l
This annual international gathering of Orthodox Christian young adults (aged 18–30) provides workshops, discussions, and experiences that enrich the lives of and prepare Orthodox Christians to be the Church.
POCM
The Pan-Orthodox Choir Ministry is a choral ensemble comprised of singers from all of the local Orthodox Churches in the Twin Cities.
The ensemble annually sings at the Lenten Vespers during Great Lent, and presents concerts of choral music.
Orthodox Coaching
The Orthodox Christian Leadership Initiative is an organization that strives to foster servant leadership with clergy and laity.
Programs include individual and cohort coaching and more.
Project Mexico
The St. Innocent Orphanage in Tijuana, MX provides a home for teenage boys. This pan-Orthodox outreach program is supported by faithful across North America in home building programs and providing financial assistance.